About the role - Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
We are looking for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join our home in Colwyn Bay. Ideally you will have experience of similar settings and have achieved your NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards the relevant qualification in Health and Social care in Children and Young Adults.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support and care for children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with other professionals.
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to care and progress.
- Assist with daily activities, including transportation, meals, and recreational programs.
- Utilise IT skills to manage documentation and communication efficiently.
Benefits - Children's Residential Support Worker:
- Fully funded Level 3, 4 and 5 Diplomas
- Additional Annual Leave for Length of Service
- Casual dress
- Staff meals whilst on shift
- Eligibility for the Blue Light discount scheme
- Wellness programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme - Powered by Health Assured
- Access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders
- A rewarding career in Children Services
- Making a real difference in young people's lives and improving outcomes for young people
- Peoples Pension scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme available
- Ongoing support in advancing your career.
We provide a caring, stable and nurturing home, in an informal atmosphere, catering for the needs of children and young people from 8 to 16 years of age on admittance. In consultation with local authorities we provide medium to long-term residential care.
It is our aim to create an atmosphere within which the individual can feel safe to express themselves, find adults they feel able to approach and those that will accept them unreservedly as individuals in their own right. As part of a wider strategy, active attempts are made to rescue the better aspect of the individual’s behaviour, to restart the natural process of growth and development, and equip them with the necessary skills to go on to be productive members of society.
About The Company
New Horizons North Wales is the Welsh division of New Horizons Stockport who were established almost 30 years ago with the intention to “Build Brighter Futures”, over the years we have organically grown and now have five children’s homes over Stockport and Greater Manchester. We have built a reputation as a leading provider of residential childcare, and aim to provide long term, stable and secure placements to young people who have known chaotic childhoods, multiple placement breakdowns or may have come from failed foster care or adoption placements.
Eligibility Requirements – Please Read Before Applying
To save everyone time, please only apply if you meet the following requirements. Unfortunately, if you don’t meet these criteria, we won’t be able to progress your application and you may be turned away at interview:
- You must be aged 23 or over (due to fleet insurance restrictions).
- You must hold a full UK driving licence, as driving is an essential part of the role.
- You must have the right to work in the UK with indefinite leave to remain (we do not offer sponsorship).
✅ If you meet all of the above, we’d love to hear from you and welcome your application!
Salary: £35,800, based on two shifts per week with sleep ins. Paid on an hourly rate with a £60 sleep in bonus.
In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, subject to references and enhanced DBS check. As a member of staff, you must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
